UVA AI Research In the News
How Will AI Fundamentally Transform Our Economy?
UVA’s Anton Korinek has some dire warnings about how economies might respond to AI. That’s why the world’s superpowers wanted to hear from him.
UVA to Co-Host AI-Powered Astronomy Institute
UVA’s Department of Astronomy will join other leading research universities in an initiative aimed at using artificial intelligence to launch a new era of astronomical exploration.
$5.9 Million Grant To Support UVA Research Into Use of AI in Health Care
The grant will help establish an “AI blueprint” for health care monitoring systems that serve a wider diversity of patient populations.
An Investment in Democracy
Grand Challenges Research Investments move the needle
UVA Launches Futures Initiative to Chart Next Decade in Higher Ed
The goal of the initiative is to develop a series of recommendations, so that UVA can be proactive, rather than reactive, to external events.
Data, AI Changing the Landscape of Sports, Experts Say
The latest edition of the Co-Opting AI series featured a wide-ranging discussion on the many ways in which data, AI, and technology are affecting sports.
Navigating AI Ethics and Data Activism with Renée Cummings
Data activist and ethicist Renée Cummings discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on data and society.
Generative Concordances: The Language of Artificial Intelligence Explained
Associate Professor of Data Science Rafael Alvarado demystifies the large language models underlying artificial intelligence.
AI-Powered System Detects Toxic Gases with Speed and Precision
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science developed an AI-powered system that mimics the human sense of smell to detect and track toxic gases in real time.
New AI Model Could Make Power Grids More Reliable Amid Rising Renewable Energy Use
As renewable energy sources such as wind and solar become more widespread, managing the power grid has become increasingly complex.
UVA Researchers Engineer AI Breakthrough in Human Action Detection Technology
What if a security camera could not only capture video but understand what’s happening — distinguishing between routine activities and potentially dangerous behavior in real time?
Kory Burns Leads AI-Enhanced Breakthrough That Illuminates Materials Reactions at Nanoscale
Kory Burns, an assistant professor at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science, is a leader in materials science who is using artificial intelligence to
Predicting Norfolk Street Flooding in Seconds: UVA Professor Jon Goodall's Machine Learning Advancements
Norfolk's streets can quickly transform into waterways during heavy rains, disrupting transportation and emergency response efforts.
UVA Biomedical Engineering Professor Receives FDA Clearance for AI Muscle Health Analysis Tool
Springbok Analytics, co-founded by University of Virginia biomedical engineering professors Silvia Salinas Blemker and
UVA Researchers Engineer AI Breakthrough in Human Action Detection Technology
What if a security camera could not only capture video but understand what’s happening — distinguishing between routine activities and potentially dangerous behavior in real time?
Trust is Not the Answer: Rethinking Human-Machine Interaction for Ethical Engineering
In his article, "Trust is Not a Virtue: Why We Should Not Trust," Matthew L. Bolton, critically challenges the emphasis on fostering trust in human-machine interactions. He focuses particularly on systems using AI, machine learning and automation
UVA Researchers Pioneer AI-Driven Manufacturing Efficiency
Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a significant advancement in manufacturing technology by developing an AI-driven system that could transform how factories operate.
UVA To Launch Institute Focused on National Security
The new institute will tap the University’s expertise in AI and data analysis to keep Americans safe.
Q&A: Aaron Martin on the Risks International Organizations Face With AI and Data Protection
Aaron Martin recently shared his insights at the International Organisations Workshop on Data Protection, held at the World Bank in Washington.
UVA Launches Institute at Darden School of Business to Focus on Artificial Intelligence
The University of Virginia today announced the establishment of the LaCross Institute for Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Business, accelerating UVA’s leading role in shaping AI’s impact on society and business.
UVA Professor Receives OpenAI Grant to Inform Next-Generation AI Systems
Superintelligence — AI systems that surpass human intelligence — could be just a decade away, raising urgent questions about how to ensure their safety and alignment with human values, according to
The Future is Now: AI Expert Launches Speaker Series Exploring How Technology Is Reshaping Higher Education
In the first of a series of talks exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence on higher education, AI design and policy expert Mona Sloane spoke to a UVA audience on AI’s expanding influence on human culture and the world of work.